Pioneer DJ DDJ-SX User guide

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””””TRAKTOR PRO 2”

Sett ings File Import Guide

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Before start

Before start

Before startBefore start

–Important-

Pioneer provides a settings file exclusively for use with the Native
Instruments “TRAKTOR PRO 2” DJ software. TRAKTOR PRO 2 can be
controlled from this unit by importing this file.

■ A computer on which TRAKTOR PRO 2 is installed is required.

■ Windows users need an exclusive ASIO driver. Please follow the

Operating Instructions of DDJ-SX to install the ASIO driver software
included with DDJ-SX in advance (*Mac OS X users do not have to
install this driver software）.

■ To operate TRAKTOR PRO 2 using this unit’s buttons, see the

separate “DDJ-SX Hardware Diagram for TRAKTOR PRO 2” (PDF file)
table of supported functions.

Notice:

・Pioneer will accept no responsibility whatsoever for damages

resulting from downloading or installing this settings file.
Operation of this settings file is not guaranteed.

・Users should take full responsibility for downloading, installing

and using this settings file.

・The specifications of this settings file are subject to change

without notice.

・Please note that services regarding this settings file may be

terminated without notice.

Disclaimer:

Please note that Pioneer will accept no responsibility whatso­ever for loss or damage to the customer’s computer caused by
the operations based on the information in this Guide. It is
advised to use this information at your own risk and on your own
responsibility.

Backing up the current settings

Backing up the current settings

Backing up the current settings Backing up the current settings
file

file

filefile

We recommend backing up using the procedure below so that the
current settings can be restored if necessary.
― This operation is not necessary for those using TRAKTOR PRO 2
for the first time.

1.

1. Select

Select

1.1.

SelectSelect

screen.

screen.

screen.screen.

2.

2. On the [Preferences] window, click [Export].

On the [Preferences] window, click [Export].

2. 2.

On the [Preferences] window, click [Export].On the [Preferences] window, click [Export].

3.

3. Check the items to be backed up, then click [OK].

Check the items to be backed up, then click [OK].

3. 3.

Check the items to be backed up, then click [OK].Check the items to be backed up, then click [OK].

Give the file an easily identifiable name (e.g.: BackUp.tsi) and save it
in the desired location.

((((Preference

Preference)))) in the upper right of the

PreferencePreference

in the upper right of the

in the upper right of the in the upper right of the

Using DJ software other than

Using DJ software other than

Using DJ software other thanUsing DJ software other than
Serato DJ

Serato DJ

Serato DJSerato DJ

To use this unit as a controller for operating DJ software other than
Serato DJ, change this setting.

●

By default, the unit is set to use Serato DJ.

1.

1. Disconnect the USB cable from your computer.

Disconnect the USB cable from your computer.

1. 1.

Disconnect the USB cable from your computer.Disconnect the USB cable from your computer.

When the utility settings mode is started up while this unit and a
computer are connected by USB cable, the set status may not be
displayed properly.

2.

2. Press the [S

Press the [STANDBY/ON] switch on this unit’s rear

2. 2.

Press the [SPress the [S

panel to set this unit’s power to standby.

panel to set this unit’s power to standby.

panel to set this unit’s power to standby.panel to set this unit’s power to standby.

Set this unit’s power to the standby mode.

3.

3. While pressing both the [SHIFT] and [PLAY/PAUSE

While pressing both the [SHIFT] and [PLAY/PAUSE

3. 3.

While pressing both the [SHIFT] and [PLAY/PAUSEWhile pressing both the [SHIFT] and [PLAY/PAUSE

]]]] buttons on the left deck, press the [STANDBY

buttons on the left deck, press the [STANDBY

buttons on the left deck, press the [STANDBYbuttons on the left deck, press the [STANDBY

/ON] switch on this unit’s rear

/ON] switch on this unit’s rear panel.

/ON] switch on this unit’s rear/ON] switch on this unit’s rear

The utility settings mode is launched.

4.

4. Press the [KEY LOCK] button on the left deck.

Press the [KEY LOCK] button on the left deck.

4. 4.

Press the [KEY LOCK] button on the left deck.Press the [KEY LOCK] button on the left deck.

● [KEY LOCK

KEY LOCK] button off: Setting to use Serato DJ

KEY LOCKKEY LOCK

● [KEY LOCK

KEY LOCK] button lit: Setting to use DJ software other

KEY LOCKKEY LOCK

5.

5. Press the [STANDBY/ON] switch

5. 5.
panel to set this unit’s power to standby.

panel to set this unit’s power to standby.

panel to set this unit’s power to standby.panel to set this unit’s power to standby.

To save the settings, set the [STANDBY/ON
rear panel to standby and quit the utility settings mode.

Importing a settings file

Importing a settings file

Importing a settings fileImporting a settings file

1111.

. Save the settings file.

. .

Unzip the downloaded file and save it below location depend on
your computer.

―
My Documents¥Native Instruments¥Traktor 2.x.x¥Settings

―
Documents/Native Instruments/Traktor 2.x.x/Settings

2222.

. Connect DDJ

. .

cable, then turn on the power of DDJ

cable, then turn on the power of DDJ----SX

cable, then turn on the power of DDJcable, then turn on the power of DDJ

3333.... Launch TR

4444.

. Select

. .

screen.

screen.

screen.screen.

than Serato DJ

Press the [STANDBY/ON] switch on this unit’s rear

Press the [STANDBY/ON] switchPress the [STANDBY/ON] switch

Note: When another settings file has been imported before, this
procedure may not operate properly. In this case, delete the imported
settings file before performing this operation. For details, see “Deleting
the settings file” on page 2.

Save the settings file.

Save the settings file.Save the settings file.

For

For Windows

Windows PC

For For

Windows Windows

For

For Mac OS X

Mac OS X Users

For For

Mac OS X Mac OS X

Connect DDJ----SX

Connect DDJConnect DDJ

Launch TRAKTOR PRO 2.

Launch TRLaunch TR

Select

Select Select

TANDBY/ON] switch on this unit’s rear

TANDBY/ON] switch on this unit’s rear TANDBY/ON] switch on this unit’s rear

panel.

panel. panel.

on this unit’s rear

on this unit’s rearon this unit’s rear

STANDBY/ON] switch on this unit’s

STANDBY/ONSTANDBY/ON

PC Users

Users

PCPC

UsersUsers

Users

UsersUsers

SX and a computer using the USB

and a computer using the USB

SXSX

and a computer using the USB and a computer using the USB

SX.

SXSX

AKTOR PRO 2.

AKTOR PRO 2.AKTOR PRO 2.

(Preference) in the upper right of the

(Preference) in the upper right of the

(Preference) in the upper right of the (Preference) in the upper right of the

.

. .

5555.

. Click [Import] on the [Preferences] window.

Click [Import] on the [Preferences] window.

. .

Click [Import] on the [Preferences] window.Click [Import] on the [Preferences] window.

Select the “PIONEER_DDJ

6666.

. Click [OK] to load the settings file.

Click [OK] to load the settings file.

. .

Click [OK] to load the settings file.Click [OK] to load the settings file.

[Audio Device Settings] is not selected at this stage. Tick the
checkbox of [Audio Device Settings] and press [OK

PIONEER_DDJ----SX

PIONEER_DDJPIONEER_DDJ

SX_Vxxx.tsi

SXSX

_Vxxx.tsi” file saved in step 1.

_Vxxx.tsi_Vxxx.tsi

OK].

OKOK

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